Focus Lock

Autofocus

Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 23) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

Very shiny subjects such

Fast-moving subjects.

as mirrors or car bodies.

 

•Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.

•Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur.

•Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame.

•Subjects that show little contrast with the background (for example, subjects in clothing that is the same color as the background).

•Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high- contrast object that is also in the focus frame (for example, a subject photographed against a backdrop of highly contrasting elements).

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The AF-Assist Illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

AF-assist illuminator

ANotes

•Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes. See page 86 for information on disabling the AF-assist illuminator.

•The camera may be unable to focus using the AF- assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to focus in macro mode (pg. 25), try increasing the distance to the subject.

•The AF-assist illuminator is not available in K, L, W, E, H, I, and Omodes.